Category: Android

Lenovo A850, A516, A369i and A269i launched in India, priced between Rs. 15999 and Rs. 5499

Lenovo A850

Lenovo India has launched four new Android smartphones in the A Series. The A850 is a mid-range smartphone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, while the other entry-level smartphones, A516, A369i and A269i are powered by dual-core processors. The A850 has a 5.5-inch (960 x 540  pixels) IPS display with wide 178 degree viewing angle, the A516 has a 4.5-inch (854 x 480  pixels) IPS display with wide 178 degree viewing angle and the Lenovo A369i has a 4-inch (800 x 480  pixels) display. All these smartphones come with dual SIM support.

Lenovo A850 specifications 

  • 5.5-inch (960 x 540  pixels) IPS display with wide 178 degree viewing angle
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
  • 9.45 mm thick
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • 5MP auto focus camera with Flash
  • 0.3MP front-facing camera
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G (HSDPA: 21 Mbps, HSUPA: 5.76Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2250 mAh battery
  • Colour –  Black and White
  • Price: Rs. 15999

Lenovo A516

Lenovo A516 specifications 

  • 4.5-inch (854 x 480  pixels) IPS display with wide 178 degree viewing angle
  • 1.3 GHz dual-core processor
  • 9.9 mm thick
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • 5MP auto focus camera
  • 0.3MP front-facing camera
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
  • 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 2000 mAh battery
  • Colour – Charcoal grey and White
  • Price: Rs. 10999

Lenovo A369i

Lenovo A369i specifications 

  • 4-inch (800 x 480  pixels) capactivie touchscreen display
  • 1.3 GHz dual-core processor
  • 11.7 mm thick and weighs 120 grams
  • Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • 2MP rear camera
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
  • 1500 mAh battery
  • Colour – Black
  • Price: Rs. 6999

The Lenovo A269i has a 3.5-inch display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and comes in black color. It is priced at Rs. 5,499. These new A Series smartphones would be available across India through Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES), LFRs, leading multi-brand outlets and thedostore.com from October this year.

HTC One X Android 4.2.2 update starts rolling out in India

HTC One X Android 4.2

HTC One X, HTC’s yesteryear flagship has been given the Android 4.2.2 Jellybean update and finally the update reaches India. Starting today, HTC One X users will be able to update their smartphone to a more recent version of Android – 4.2.2 Jellybean. Android 4.2.2 Jellybean update started rolling out for One X way back in August, but only now has it reached India. Continue reading “HTC One X Android 4.2.2 update starts rolling out in India”

LG G2 Review

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It really is a testament to Moore’s law and the hyper-accelerated development of the mobile space that two year can lead to such immense differences between flagship devices in just 2 years. The Galaxy Nexus, announced in late 2011 was one of the first devices to feature a 720p display at a positively gigantic, (for the time) 4.65 inch display. It ticked every box in the spec sheet at the time, 1GB of RAM, the newest dual-core CPU clocked at 1.2GHz and a competitive GPU for the time courtesy of the OMAP 4460 platform.

Video Review

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Now, just two years later, LG G2 is in almost every conceivable way twice the device the Galaxy Nexus was in a footprint barely 3mm larger in either width or length. Over twice the pixels in the form of a 5.2 inch 1080p display, twice the CPU cores at almost twice the clock speed courtesy of the Snapdragon 800 processor resting in the belly of this svelte beast. The camera is similarly improved, over twice the megapixels (13 Megapixels), more than twice the video recording capabilities (1080p 60) and almost twice the battery capacity (3000 mAh) to power all of these internals. It really is impressive and astounding how far the mobile market has moved in such a short time.

 

All in all, on the specifications side of things, the G2 is pretty representative of the top of line in 2013. So how does it stand out in what is already a crowded marketplace. In most cases, OEM’s attempt to differentiate in two major ways, industrial design and software additions,. So let’s took a look at the hardware shall we? Continue reading “LG G2 Review”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T211 Review

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 3 T211 in April and it has been available since July. The Galaxy Tab 3 T211 is a 7inch mid-range Android tablet from Samsung that was launched keeping in mind the mid-range tablet buyers. Galaxy Tab 3 T211 is the one with the calling abilities while the Galaxy Tab 3 T210 is the WiFi version.

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HTC Desire 500 launching in India soon

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The HTC One mini appeared on the official India yesterday, now the Desire 500 is available for pre-order from online retailer Snapdeal. Online retailer Flipkart has also listed the smartphone as coming soon. The HTC Desire 500 was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch  (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. Continue reading “HTC Desire 500 launching in India soon”

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour for Android, iPhone and iPad now at $0.99 for a limited period

Modern Combat 4 offer

Gameloft has started their weekend sale. This time they are offering Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour at a discounted price of $0.99 / Rs. 55 rather than the usual price of $6.99 / Rs. 390. The game was released for Android, iPhone and iPad back in December last year. Since there is no exact release date for Modern Combat 5, you can start this game and get familiar with the game play before the new game releases. The Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, the latest First Person Shooter (FPS) in the franchise has better graphics, more life-like animations and improved sound and voice acting. Continue reading “Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour for Android, iPhone and iPad now at $0.99 for a limited period”

HTC One mini launching in India soon

HTC announced the One mini, a smaller variant of the HTC One back in July. Now the phone has appeared on the official HTC India website, which indicates that the launch could be expected soon. It packs a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5. Continue reading “HTC One mini launching in India soon”

Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999

Champion BSNL Trendy 531

Champion Technologies has partnered with BSNL to launch the Champion, Trendy 531. It has a 5.3-inch display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. The display resolution is not mentioned. Continue reading “Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999”

Archos 40 Titanium Hands On

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At IFA 2013, Archos unveiled their latest Android smartphones and tablets and the Titanium range is the company’s entry level Android smartphone portfolio. Available with four screen sizes, the Archos Titanium range brings entry level specs to Android smartphones at a very affordable price and they’re actually not all that bad.

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Intex Aqua i4 and Aqua HD officially launched for Rs. 9490 and Rs 15900

Intex Aqua-i-4

Intex launched the Aqua i7, the company’s flagship Android smartphone earlier this month. The Aqua HD that appeared on the official website earlier this month and went on sale online recently. Now the phone has been officially launched. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua i4 and Aqua HD officially launched for Rs. 9490 and Rs 15900”

Archos Oxygen vs Samsung Galaxy S4

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The Archos Oxygen aims to challenge the Galaxy S4 (amongst other smartphones) for crown of best 1080p Full HD smartphone on the market. Whilst it doesn’t come with the bells and whistles software features found on the Galaxy S4, it offers a premium experience for a much lower cost. How do these two smartphones compare?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Unboxing

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Update: Check our fully detailed Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review here.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was launched in India just a week ago, with much fanfare and a hefty price tag. Priced at a steep Rs. 49,990, the device has finally landed in the retail market in India and we have swiftly picked up one from nearby. We recently checked out the excellent benchmark scores of the Snapdragon 800 version but the version launched in India sports a Exynos 5 Octa(We’ll be posting benchmarks for this too), and that’s the one we are checking out today. A 5.7 inch 1080p screen, 3GB of RAM, one of the first USB 3.0 interfaces on a phone and a 13 Megapixel camera checks all the spec requirements for a top end flagship device. We couldn’t resist but show its box contents and a quick overview on video, so here you go – The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Unboxing and Overview Video

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Gionee Elife E6 now available in India for Rs. 22165

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We already know that the Elife E6, Gionee’s latest flagship is slated to launch in India on October 3rd. Now the phone is available from online retailer Snapdeal, ahead of official launch. The Elife E6, successor of the Elife E5 has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display based on one-glass solution (OGS+) technology, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6589T processor processor and runs on Android 4.2. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f2.2 wide angle lens, BSI sensor, LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 28mm wide angle lens. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E6 now available in India for Rs. 22165”

Sony Xperia M Dual SIM now available in India for Rs. 14490


Sony Xperia M that was announced back in June along with the M Dual went on sale in India last month at Rs. 12,990. Now the Xperia M dual is available from online retailer Snapdeal. Apart from the dual SIM support, other features are similar to the single-SIM variant including a 4.0-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8227 processor with Adreno 305 GPU. Sony’s Xperia M dual White Paper says that it comes with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), but both the online retails have mentioned it as Android 4.1. Continue reading “Sony Xperia M Dual SIM now available in India for Rs. 14490”

Samsung Galaxy S4 Gold Edition revealed

Samsung is infamous for the fact that most of its products borrow their “look” from Apple’s iPhones and now things are about to get wild for the South Korean electronics giant as it has just revealed a Gold Edition of Samsung Galaxy S4. Apple are just fresh from launching a “Gold” color iPhone a couple of weeks back and now we have Samsung launching Gold edition of their flagship – Galaxy S4.

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